The alliance of  running/biking

The combination of running and cycling: the perfect duo for your next training sessions? This pairing of activities creates a more comprehensive workout, combining the benefits of both running and cycling for a more well-rounded fitness experience. Let's explore how to adopt this combination and integrate it into your own fitness routine.

    THE BENEFITS

    Understand its benefits

    Combining cycling and running allows you to benefit from the specific advantages of each. Running engages only the lower body muscles (calves, shins...), while cycling works these same muscles in a different way (muscle mass building), while also engaging upper body muscles, like your abdominals. Alternating between the two helps avoid training monotony while strengthening your whole body, especially your cardio.

    THE BENEFITS

    The "pros" of this method

    Vary your workouts: The reason behind this trend is the variety it brings to your workouts. Alternating between these two activities prevents repeatedly overloading your muscles, which helps prevent injuries related to the famous "overtraining syndrome."

    Endurance building: Running and cycling are excellent ways to improve and strengthen your endurance. Running develops cardiovascular capacity and leg strength, while cycling strengthens the muscles in your legs, back, and core, while being gentler on the joints. The perfect combo to guarantee a fit and toned body.

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    HOW TO ADOPT IT

    How to integrate it into your workouts

    Mixed workout sessions: Create mixed workout sessions by integrating intervals of running and cycling. For example, run for 20 minutes followed by a 30-minute bike ride, then repeat. This will help you work on your speed and endurance while maintaining a consistent effort.

    HOW TO ADOPT IT

    Smart Planning: Some weeks, you might plan a cycling session on the weekend and two running sessions midweek. Make sure to allow enough recovery time between each session to avoid excessive fatigue.

    Listen to your body: As with any training program, it's essential to adapt to your physical capacity. If you feel excessive fatigue or pain, allow enough recovery time and reduce the intensity of the effort. Overtraining can lead to injury, especially when practicing different activities.

    By combining cycling and running in your fitness routine, you can maximize the benefits of both activities while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive repetition of movements. With a balanced and well-planned approach, you can enjoy better physical fitness, greater endurance, and most importantly, a real sense of well-being.

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